March 05, 2018

Obituary

Phyllis WilsonJune 13, 1957 - February 20, 2018Phyllis Wilson of Franklinton departed this life on February 20, 2018 at University hospital in New Orleans at the age of 60.She leaves to cherish her memories four daughters, Shawn (Larry) Brown and Cassie Bright both of Franklinton, LA, Englisha (Agustus) Magee of Abita Springs, LA Pearl Wilson of Hattisburg, MS; one son, Alton (Leticia) Wilson of New Orleans, LA; grandchildren, Shakil Wilson, Alton Jr. and Mya Wilson Lazaren Brown, Joseph Ducree, Shiya Brown, and Londyn Wilson; great grandson, Kane Messiah Wilson; one brother, Alton Batiste of Copperas Cove, Texas.She is preceded in death by her parents, Alton Wilson & Blanche Tate Wilson; grandmothers, Elmer Fortenberry and Eloise Wilson; grandfather, Darvey Tate.Visitation will be Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Crain and Sons Funeral Home from 9:00AM -1:00PM. Followed by funeral service at 1:00PM with Paster Esco Burton - Officiating.Crain and Sons Funeral Home - Franklinton are in charge of arrangements.

Jubilee Days Festival

Founded in 1948, Jubilee Days began as a celebration of the harvest and of God's blessings on the community. It has since become a celebration of the unique heritage of Zion, Illinois. The town was founded in 1901 by the reverend John Alexander Dowie, organizer of the Christian Catholic Church. He died in 1907 and was succeeded by Wilbur Glenn Voliva. Past festivals have included arts and crafts fairs, 5k runs, mayor's prayer breakfasts, Zion queen's pageants, Civil War reenactments, and parades.More...